Today, guests of National Geographic Orion visited the raised coral atoll island of Makatea. In the morning, we took a hike to experience the wild island with its fascinating history of phosphate mining. Then we had a glorious time walking into a lush forest to go down a steep staircase into a hidden grotto for swimming! The grotto was filled with stalactites descending towards us as we swam through the cool and refreshing water. It was an incredible day!
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 15 Mar 2024
Makatea, French Polynesia , 3/15/2024, National Geographic Orion
- Aboard the National Geographic Orion
- French Polynesia & Pacific Islands
Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring The Society and Tuamotu Islands
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